Upon written complaint of any employee alleging a violation of this chapter, the Director of the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation or his designee may institute an investigation of the alleged violation. If the Director of the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation or his designee determines that a violation exists, he shall endeavor to resolve all issues by informal methods of mediation and conciliation.
HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 380, Section 1, eff April 21, 1986; 1990 Act No. 463, Section 4, eff May 7, 1990; 1993 Act No. 181 Section 977, eff February 1, 1994.
Effect of Amendment
The 1990 amendment deleted the "(A)" at the beginning of the former first paragraph and deleted subsection (B) relating to the commissioner's authority to decide disputes.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 41 - Labor and Employment
Section 41-10-10. Definitions.
Section 41-10-20. Applicability of chapter.
Section 41-10-50. Payment of wages due discharged employees.
Section 41-10-60. Unconditional payment of wages conceded due.
Section 41-10-70. Investigation of alleged violations; resolution of disputes.
Section 41-10-90. Actions for collection of penalties; deposit of amounts collected.
Section 41-10-100. Prohibition against private agreements that contravene chapter.